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China name experienced gymnastics squad for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 4 (ANI): People's Republic of China has chosen a strong and experienced gymnastics team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games as they aim to improve upon the two bronze medals they won in Rio 2016.
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Tokyo Olympics: Serbian athlete tests positive for COVID-19 in Japan
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 4 (ANI): A member of the Serbian Olympic squad has tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Japan for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics which is set to get underway from July 23.
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We need to have more competition in country, says Tokyo-bound Sajan Prakas
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics-bound swimmer Sajan Prakash is looking to use all the experience that he has gained over the past five years -- including Rio Games and Asian Games -- for the showpiece event from July 23.
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Will be your world champion next year, says Sha'Carri Richardson after fai
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Texas [USA], July 4 (ANI): After missing out on the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics as she tested positive for the consumption of cannabis, Ace American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has assured that she will be the world champion next year.
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Swimming Federation of India nominates Tokyo-bound Sajan Prakash for Arjun
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): Swimming Federation of India (SFI) for the second consecutive year nominated the name of Sajan Prakash for the Arjuna Award, and recommended the name of veteran Coach Kamlesh Nanavati for the Dhyan Chand Award for his contribution to Indian swimming over the
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IOC announces flexibility for team selections at Tokyo 2020
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 3 (ANI): Following the discussions between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Federations (IFs), a specific solution for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has been found to provide further flexibility for team selections in several sports.
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Express your views but not on podium: IOC relaxes protest rules for Tokyo
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 3 (ANI): Athletes at Tokyo 2020 will now be allowed to "express their views" before and after competing -- but not on the podium -- as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released new guidelines on Friday.
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Sha'Carri Richardson accepts one-month sanction following anti-doping viol
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Indiana [USA], July 3 (ANI): The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced on Friday that athlete Sha'Carri Richardson had "accepted a one-month suspension for an anti-doping rule violation."
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Tokyo Olympics: Government clears Sindhu's request for advanced recovery e
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): World Champion and 2016 Olympic Games Silver medallist PV Sindhu's quest to be in the best physical shape when taking the court each time in Tokyo 2020 received a shot in the arm when her request to buy advanced recovery equipment was approved by the Governme
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Tokyo Olympics: Medals to be made from recycled electronic devices like di
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Athletes bringing laurels for their country in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will be presented with medals composed of recycled electronic devices.
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It will be thrilling to perform with the top-level athletes at the Olympic
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Swimmer Maana Patel is looking forward to competing against top-level athletes in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics after becoming the first Indian female swimmer to qualify for the Games. She has qualified through the universality quota.
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Tokyo Paralympics: I have improved a lot since Rio 2016, says javelin thro
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): World Champion Javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary is all geared up for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics 2020 as he believes he has improved his game since the setback of the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
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